Hot Tip:

Make sure you follow the directions

Performance Gain:

Now more annoying service messages

Complementary Modification:

Clean instrument cluster face

The service interval light/messages are used to remind you of upcoming service that needs to be performed on the car, such as an oil change. This light is triggered by the odometer when it reaches a certain number. This usually results in a "Service" message illuminating on the instrument cluster. The light should be reset after performing the appropriate service on the car. The procedure is easy and should take less than five minutes.

Remember your car may have been serviced before and parts replaced with different size fasteners used in the replacement. The sizes of the nuts and bolts we give may be different from what you have so be prepared with different size sockets and wrenches.

Protect your eyes, hands and body from fluids, dust and debris while working on your vehicle. If working with the electrical system, disconnect the battery before beginning. Always catch fluids in appropriate containers and properly dispose of any fluid waste. Recycle parts, packaging and fluids when possible. Never work on your vehicle if you feel the task is beyond your ability.

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Figure 1

With the car turned off, press the right button on the instrument cluster (green arrow) and hold it in. Now turn the ignition on while still holding the button. Now let your finger off the button.

Now press the left button (green arrow) on the instrument cluster. The service reminder will now be cleared and the service interval mileage counter will be reset. Turn off the ignition. You are now finished.